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International Student Orientation Programme

Social events Wednesday 22 - Saturday 26 September

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The UCL Union will be running the following events during the orientation programme.

Wednesday 22 September

Postgraduate Pub Quiz

Hosted by the UCLU European Society A traditional British pub quiz including a short presentation on ‘British stereotypes.’ A fantastic way to meet new people, settle in and relax!

Huntley Street Bar, 7.30pm – Turn up on time to avoid disappointment!

Thursday 23 September

Undergraduate Pub Quiz

Hosted by the UCLU European Society A traditional British pub quiz including a short presentation on ‘British stereotypes.’ A fantastic way to meet new people, settle in and relax!

Huntley Street Bar, 7.30pm – Turn up on time to avoid disappointment!

Friday 24 September

Guided Bus Tours of London

Come aboard this traditional double-decker bus and discover London. You’ll see all the London landmarks with a live commentary, pointing out all the sites and history behind some of the most famous London Landmarks! This is not to be missed! This event is sponsored by O2.

Tours depart all day (approx 1 hour apart) starting from 10am. Just £2!! (normally £20)

Trip to Charles Dickens Museum

Visit Charles Dickens' surviving London home, the very place he wrote Oliver Twist and The Pickwick Papers. Examine four floors of authentic memorabilia, browse original manuscripts and watch a stimulating documentary.

Meet in UCL Quad. 2 tours, 1 departing at 9.50am & 1 departing at 1.20pm. £4

Tea, Transport and Tips for London

If you’re not sure how to get around London, then this informal session is perfect for you. Sit down and relax with a cup of tea while UCLU provide you with information on the different ways to travel around the city and the cheapest ways to do so!

UCLU Rehearsal Room, 11am – 12noon, FREE

Picnic

Join UCLU for a friendly picnic in Gordon Square. A perfect chance to get to know other students and settle in.

Gordon Square from 12pm – 2pm. FREE – Bring your own lunch. (Weather Permitting)

Scavenger hunt

Hunt your way around campus and identify UCL landmarks and services. Have fun while testing your teamwork skills. Prizes for the winning team! Teams of postgraduates & undergraduates welcome.

Meet in UCL Quad, FREE

BBQ & Jazz @ Print Room

From 17.30

(Weather Permitting)

Weekend of 25/26 September

Saturday 25 September

The Insiders' Breakfast: International Students

Come along to this friendly breakfast where you can relax and meet other international students. Partners are welcome.

UCLU Print Room Cafe
10am – 1pm, £2


Sunday 26 September

The Insiders Breakfast: Mature & Postgraduate International Students

Come along to this friendly breakfast where you can relax and meet other international students. Partners are welcome.

UCLU Print Room Cafe
10am – 1pm, £2


Weekend of 25/26 September

Welcome Carnival

UCLU would like to welcome you to London and studying at UCL with our spectacular Welcome Carnival. Our very English welcome includes cream teas, entertainment, stalls, tours of London and the local area, plus fairground activities and more.

UCL Main Quad

UCLU bars and cafes will be open all week.

For more details and times please check www.uclu.org

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